Arizona and Massachusetts both passed campaign finance reforms allowing public funding of state candidates.

He wielded enormous power over fund raising for state candidates in his good graces.

"Their judicial activism on behalf of state Democratic candidates has become a national joke."

In 2001, when the race for the open governor's seat increased voter interest, the total raised for state legislative candidates was $41.2 million.

In 1974, Walker supported state legislative candidates against Daley allies.

But will voters always reward state candidates for a sound economy?

They each raise over $100 million per election cycle, and play important roles in recruiting strong state candidates.

Dean's plan was to seed the local level with young and committed candidates, building them into state candidates in future races.

Under Texas law, it is illegal for state candidates to use corporate contributions.

It also sought to protect these changes by supporting state candidates for attorney general and the Supreme Court.